Respiratory Therapist RRT PRN McAllen

South Texas Health System; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform routine and intensive therapy and diagnostic procedures, maintain ventilator and life support equipment, and provide patient assessments. The role includes some invasive procedures such as ABGs and assisting with intubation, with a focus on patient care quality and safety in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications include Texas RRT license or eligibility, current BLS and ACLS, PALS and NRP within six months, and

Qualifications

• Texas license to perform Respiratory Care; RRT eligibility.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP certifications; NBRC eligibility.
• High School diploma or GED required and accredited respiratory program completed.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and intensive respiratory therapy and diagnostic procedures.
• Maintain respiratory equipment; ensure ventilators and life support devices are operable.
• Provide routine respiratory patient assessments; perform ABGs and assist with intubation.

Skills

Texas license (RRT)

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

Respiratory care experience

Education

High School diploma

Accredited Respiratory Program completion

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs routine and intensive therapy and diagnostic procedures. Maintains respiratory equipment. assures ventilator and life support equipment are operable. Provide routine respiratory patient assessment. Performs some invasive procedures such as ABGs and will assist with intubation.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed by the State of Texas to perform Respiratory Care under the guidelines of the Respiratory care Practitioners Act and holds a temporary permit until such permanent (RCP) license is obtained.
• Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS's Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

Education / Licensure

• High School diploma, GED or Higher Education required.

Completion of an accredited Respiratory Program for and eligibility through the N.B.R.C. via one of the following:

• Certification program either through a traditional or non-traditional program.
• Experience: at least one year clinical experience in all modes of respiratory care (credit for course work in school allowed).
• Currently licensed by the state of Texas as RRT.
• Must have and maintain a current BLS. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider Program.
• Must have and maintain a current ACLS. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider Program.
• PALS and NRP within six (6) months of the hire date and current thereafter. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider Program.

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